Comments on: Man Transforms Reused Bus into Amazing RV

By: Josef Holzer

Josef Holzer — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:58:15 +0000

Great Video. It make me want to do this, it looks like so much fun. And what a great video!

By: Mel Glentworth

Mel Glentworth — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:38:11 +0000

Am intent on importing a used American schoolie, for conversion to RV here in the uk; sure you can buy buses here, but they wont silly mony for them and I want something different and eye catching.
For those about to buy, or looking; check for highway gearing, many are geared for city use and some can be from states were a 45 mph limit is set for school buses. If the gearing is to low for decent cruising; and the transmission is an allison 545. Gear Vendors in CA, can supply an overdrive unit, this gives a 22% increase in gearing, this equates to about 700 rpm reduction and less engine noise, also very good fuel saving.
Mel—in uk

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:28:42 +0000

try state farm for insurance, after it is converted, you must provide proof, the bus must hold the title of recreational vehicle, im from ontario and i must have valid ontario plates and the bus has to be registered as an RV. they should cover you.

Alex

By: Dennis

Dennis — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:57:38 +0000

Hello everyone! I am a eco conscious Community band director, and I want to buy a school bus to do a converion of my own for trips. I have a few questions that I know all of you intellgent folks have the answer to. Please guide me( a rookie) to this endeavour.

My goal convert a school bus to a eco friendly, space efficient, tour bus/ motor coach. i want to add a bath room, rear lounge, and add diffrent seats. I live in the state of Maryland. if that helps any one.

curently I have 500 USD to begin with. before i get in over my head I want to talk to those who know what is correct from what i think is correct.

By: mel glentworth

mel glentworth — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:29:25 +0000

Am interested in importing a used school bus for rv conversion here in the uk, the one I have in mind is a bluebird freight, with a habitable floor lenth of 5.94 metres / 19ft 6in, it is a 2001 for $7500 – 00. It has a 5.9 / 24 valve cummins motor; I am hoping this will give better diesel consumption than the international V8, with diesel or gas costing $6 – 43 per US gallon over here. I would welcome any comments or opinions from all.

Mel Glentworth

By: Why Just Hitch a Ride on a DART Bus?

Why Just Hitch a Ride on a DART Bus? — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:39:30 +0000

[...] can do what this feller did and transform an old bus into an eco-friendly RV. Or, you can use them to shuttle the elderly. Or, [...]

By: jessica

jessica — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:20:41 +0000

how much everythin cost to make a school bus rv ,

By: CHET

CHET — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:56:57 +0000

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR,,,,USUALLY BUSSES FOR A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS NEED A FEW THYOUSAND DOLLARS TO PUT THEM IN A-1 SHAPE, I JUST BOUGHT A 1997 LOW MILAGE DIESEL PUSHER WITH ALMOST NEW TIRES FOR $ 3000.

By: mike

mike — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:18:44 +0000

i wanted to buy a converted bus.husband bawled squalled.so,he bought a winnabago.went 30 miles engine blew up.had new engine put in to the tune of $2599.00.went 11 miles engine blue up again. is there anyway to remove engine and just use it for pull behind camper?it is in exellent shape[since it doesnt go anywhere] is it hopeless?i will junk it before i have another engine put in.thank you so much. nickles57@hotmail.com

By: ecojoe

ecojoe — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:32:57 +0000

Dang, good luck with your project. You might want to try Freecycle to find some free supplies. Let me know how it goes when y'all finish it!